Summary:
"People's Handy Atlas of the World" by Geographical Publishing Co. is a reference book containing geographical information and maps, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This atlas features over 100 specially engraved maps and includes indexed entries of towns and countries, utilizing data from population censuses and other sources. The primary focus of this work is to provide a comprehensive overview of global geography, including various nations, geographical features, and important statistical information. The opening of the atlas introduces the comprehensive nature of the content, emphasizing its reliance on data from the 1910 U.S. Federal Census and other sources. It outlines features such as specially engraved maps highlighting regions around the world and includes diverse entries detailing the principal cities and towns along with their populations. Additionally, it hints at special features within the atlas, such as maps depicting territorial growth and commercial scenarios in the United States, while also stressing the importance of retaining original spellings and geographical nomenclature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)